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Penn State's signing day haul down to 2 players after decommitments
And then there were two.,A flurry of decommitments this week, including two Wednesday morning, left Penn State with just a single member of its Class of 2026 until a second one entered the fold Wednesday afternoon. ,The two members of the Nittany Lions' 2026 class are Jackson Ford, a 6-foot-4, 240-p...
Penn State Coaching Search Hits New Low After Crumbl Cookies Blocks Hire
Penn State’s coaching search to replace James Franklin hits a new low after Crumbl Cookies outbids the school to keep Kalani Sitake at BYU....
Four-star QB Troy Huhn following James Franklin to Virginia Tech
Four-star quarterback Troy Huhn became the latest player to follow former Penn State head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech, announcing his commitment to the Hokies' Class of 2026 Monday.,Huhn, who is ranked as the No. 21 quarterback in the 2026 class by the 247Sports composite, initially commit...
Could Penn State Already Regret Firing James Franklin?
Penn State’s coaching search struggles after firing James Franklin. Meanwhile, Franklin lands at Virginia Tech for a low-pressure opportunity. Explore the latest updates here....
James Franklin: Virginia Tech not going to 'lead with money' in NIL era
New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin said he still plans to build the football program on long-term player development and old-school values, despite the significant recent shifts in college sports in the NIL era.,"I'm a big believer that this is still a developmental game for young men -- de...
Virginia Tech hires former Penn State coach James Franklin
A month after he was fired by Penn State, James Franklin has found another gig, becoming the next head coach at Virginia Tech, the school announced Monday.,Franklin, 53, boasts a 128-60 record over 15 seasons at the helm of Penn State and Vanderbilt. He took the Nittany Lions to the 2024 College Foo...
Reports: Virginia Tech close to hiring James Franklin
A month after he was fired by Penn State, James Franklin will soon be the new head coach at Virginia Tech, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Franklin, 53, boasts a 128-60 record over 15 seasons at the helm of Penn State and Vanderbilt. He took the Nittany Lions to the 2024 College Football Pla...
Report: Virginia Tech in talks with James Franklin
Virginia Tech is in the "early stages" of talks with former Penn State coach James Franklin, ESPN reported Saturday.,There is "mutual interest between the parties" and a decision could be made in the coming days, per the report.,Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on Sept. 14 after an 0-3 start...
James Franklin on Penn State firing: 'I was in shock'
Former Penn State coach James Franklin spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since his firing on ESPN's "College GameDay" set in Athens, Ga.,Franklin said that he was "in shock" after athletic director Pat Kraft informed him of his dismissal 15 minutes before a scheduled team meeting last Sunda...
Penn State Paid James Franklin $50 Million to Just Go Away
Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after a third straight loss, ending his decade-long tenure and triggering a massive $49 million buyout....
Penn State fires coach James Franklin after third straight loss
Penn State coach James Franklin was fired on Sunday, one day after a 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft announced.,The Nittany Lions were ranked No. 2 in the preseason ball and forecasted to be national title contenders but are just 3-3 after three consecutive setbacks.,"We hold...
Penn State Can't Win The Big One: Pressure Mounts on James Franklin
After another loss to Ohio State, pressure is growing for Penn State head coach James Franklin to be able to win big games....
Appeal considered after fired Penn State football team doc wins $5.25M verdict
Penn State Health is weighing its options after being slapped with a $5.25 million verdict in the case of a doctor who was fired amid a clash with football coach James Franklin.,On Wednesday, a jury in Dauphin County, Pa., ruled in favor of Dr. Scott Lynch, who sued Penn State Health after being fir...
Sherrone Moore is all Michigan fans right now
Turns out Michigan didn’t need a head coach or a quarterback to beat Penn State. In one of the more embarrassing losses since the Nittany Lions’ loss to Ohio State a few weeks ago, the Wolverines were content running the ball right at Penn State en route to a 24-15 win. ...
Big Ten declares martial law, rest of college football wonders if they can do that
The handling of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal has been a debacle from the start, and it culminated Friday with the Big Ten suspending coach Jim Harbaugh for the final three games. U-M filed a temporary restraining order against its own conference that it hopes can be expedited before kickoff at...
Mel Tucker was the highest-paid Black coach in college football history — he blew it because he’s a creep
Two years ago, Mel Tucker blazed a trail for Black head coaches. One day ago, Mel Tucker set them back....
Jaden Rashada’s failed Florida NIL deal resembles a coach’s contract — so what’s the issue?
Sports is one of the few industries in which a person’s salary is public knowledge. It’s how we know what Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh, and Brian Kelly are making. But in the case of former University of Miami, University of Florida, and now Arizona State-commit Jaden Rashada, a quarterback prospect tha...
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Keep an eye on these 23 breakout stars in 2023: Part 1 [Updated]
One year ago, who would have thought that Julián Álvarez would be the breakout star of the World Cup instead of Gio Reyna, or that TCU backup Max Duggan would lead the Horned Frogs to a national championship game on the 1-yard line of 2022’s closing? Trying to predict which figures will rise to the ...
The top 6 teams have a nerve-wracking path to the CFP — minus Georgia
There are many reasons to be envious of fans with teams in contention for the College Football Playoff, but the most relevant to this weekend is the mental and physical energy expended to get to the end of the regular season tightrope will be enough to work off those Turkey Day calories. While the r...
Remember when James Franklin was rumored for the USC job? Lol, me too
Any writer looking to get a head start on next year’s “Coach on the hottest seat” countdown might want to keep an eye on James Franklin. Even though the 10-year contract extension Penn State gave him in 2021 is likely enough to ensure his seat stays lukewarm, it was impossible to watch the season-op...